The numbers for the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have climbed past 1, 000 confirmed infections. A total of 254 people have died since the first case was reported on May 15 in Ituri province. Officials say that more people may be infected but are not yet identified, so the situation could wo
The virus that causes Ebola is spreading fast in parts of central Africa. By the time health workers noticed it in mid‑May, many people had already been infected, which means the disease had been hidden for months. The problem is not just that the virus is hard to catch early, but also that the f
Brazil's current president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, continues to hold a solid advantage in polling ahead of the October presidential election, according to the latest survey from Datafolha. The left-leaning leader, representing the Workers' Party, now stands at 41% in the first-round race, while
A displaced‑person camp near Bunia has seen more than 30 deaths since May, a number that local officials say is record‑breaking. The victims all showed classic Ebola signs such as fever, headache and vomiting, raising the alarm that the virus could be spreading quickly in a place already overrun by
The baby in the story is now healthy and playful, but her home holds reminders of a scary illness. A stuffed animal shaped like the bacteria that causes botulism and a preserved bottle of antitoxin sit beside her. The illness happened when the child drank formula from a brand that marketed itself
Back in 1976, a small meeting in a UCLA Law School classroom planted a seed that grew into today’s biggest gathering of entertainment lawyers, creators, and business minds. Ken Ziffren, a 1965 UCLA Law grad with decades in Hollywood law, kicked off this yearly tradition to help students see the real
A small European company, Nara Organics, has pulled its Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula from shelves across the country. The move comes after three infants in California, Pennsylvania and Washington fell ill with a rare but dangerous disease called infant botulism. The babies were between two and
A new contender is stepping into the ring to manage Venezuela’s massive debt talks. The investment bank Lazard has sent a late offer, aiming to replace the current adviser, Centerview Partners. The goal is to lower the fees while handling one of the biggest sovereign debt restructurings on record.
The battle against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo just got tougher. Confirmed cases jumped by 72 in a single day, pushing the total to 782. That’s one of the steepest increases since the outbreak began. Behind these numbers lie 181 lives lost, a stark reminder of how hard this virus hits.
A serious health crisis is unfolding in Central Africa, where a less common Ebola strain called Bundibugyo is spreading quickly. Health experts are worried because this version of the virus is harder to track and control. The outbreak has already affected over 900 people in the Democratic Republic o
